Strategic COO - IT, Operations & Estates | Hybrid Role

Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust; Wantage; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Leave entitlements

Development opportunities

Convent site environment

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust in Wantage seeks a Senior Executive to provide strategic leadership for the Trust, overseeing the IT, Operations and Estates teams to ensure high-quality support for schools while assisting the CEO.

You will bring proven leadership across multi-site operations, strong communication, and the ability to influence colleagues. The role is full-time (37 hours) with hybrid working, generous leave, and access to the LGPS.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic leadership of IT, Operations and Estates.
• Hands-on management of a complex, multi-site operation.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to enabling all schools to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Trust and oversee IT, Operations and Estates.
• Support the CEO in development and growth.
• Lead multi-site operations and drive improvement across sites.

Job description

Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust in Wantage seeks a Senior Executive to provide strategic leadership for the Trust, overseeing the IT, Operations and Estates teams to ensure high-quality support for schools while assisting the CEO.

You will bring proven leadership across multi-site operations, strong communication, and the ability to influence colleagues. The role is full-time (37 hours) with hybrid working, generous leave, and access to the LGPS.